PMT exhibition draws global attention
The 2025 Plastics, Rubber & Composite Material Fair Taiwan (PMT) officially opened June 4 at the ICC Tainan.
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Brenntag opens first CO2-emission-free chemical distribution site
Brenntag consequently invests into the sustainable transformation of its operations with the clear goal of reaching net zero Greenhouse Gas emission by 2045.
Reduce costs and increase the quality of plastic products with BGS technology
In the field of plastics processing, there is a growing demand for materials with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. At the same time, manufacturers face pressure to reduce costs and product prices.
hubergroup Chemicals to showcase groundbreaking bio-based oligomers
hubergroup Chemicals will unveil its latest innovation at this year’s RadTech UV+EB Technology and Conference in Detroit, Michigan: high-performance, bio-based UV-Oligomers tailored for industrial applications.
Inauguration of new specialty chemicals laboratory in Shanghai
Perstorp and BRB inaugurated a new innovation hub in Shanghai, China. This advanced laboratory opened on April 17th and will support growth in the region by increasing technical support for customers with a specific focus on the Asian market.
BASF and Hagihara Industries collaborate to deliver highly durable artificial grass
BASF, a global leader in chemical innovation, and Hagihara Industries, Inc., a leading synthetic fiber producer in Japan, have joined forces to develop highly durable polyolefin yarns for artificial turf used in sports arenas, including football stadiums, baseball fields, and tennis courts.
SI Group to showcase polymer additive innovations at Chinaplas 2025
SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates, will showcase its latest innovations in polymer additive technologies at Chinaplas 2025.
SABIC, Lamb Weston and Opackgroup create sustainable packaging
SABIC has joined forces with Lamb Weston, a major global brand owner and producer of frozen potato products, in a closed-loop process designed to create low-weight sustainable packaging bags made with a thin coextrusion film structure.
Wacker to showcase sustainable binders
Wacker is all set to showcase several product novelties at this year’s European Coatings Show (ECS) from March 25 to 27.
SABIC & CJ Cheiljedang with rice packaging bowls made with 25% certified renewable PP
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has announced that a food-contact grade of its Trucircle portfolio of certified renewable polypropylene (PP) resins is used in the production of Hetbahn instant white rice packaging bowls by CJ CheilJedang.
SABIC will exhibit at OFC 2025 specialty materials
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will exhibit at the 2025 Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference and Exhibition, in Booth #6244.
SABIC, Napco and Fonte with first bread packaking made with fully recycled plastic
SABIC has announced the successful roll-out of the first circular packaging project in Saudi Arabia as part of its Trucircle program to accelerate the implementation of a circular plastic economy
Branch Technology and SABIC collaborate on lightweight 3d-printed panels
SABIC announced today the company’s collaboration with Branch Technology to develop lightweight panels to restore the exterior of the Pathfinder, an early test article for the National Aeronautics & Space Administration space shuttle orbiter.
Syensqo achieves breakthrough in mechanical recycling of PVDC multilayer food packaging
Syensqo, a leading global provider of advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of an ambitious recycling initiative.
ECHA takes on new role to improve safety of packaging materials
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will identify harmful chemicals in packaging and, when requested, propose restrictions on their use.
SABIC's new conductive Noryl GTX LMX resins
SABIC a global leader in the chemical industry, has launched Noryl GTX LMX310 resin, the first in a new family of resins with enhanced dimensional stability.
BASF Group releases preliminary figures for full year 2024
The BASF Group’s sales for the full year 2024 are expected to be €65.3 billion (2023: €68.9 billion).
Archroma joins BioCircular Materials Alliance
Global coalition aims to move the fashion industry towards a circular future by utilizing renewable nature-driven materials.
S&K Label becomes Coveris Brno - teaming up for sustainable label solutions
The acquisition in the Czech Republic marks Coveris' third acquisition in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and its first label business acquisition outside the UK. This milestone reflects a significant step in Coveris’ strategy to expand in the CEE region.
JEC World 2025 – Shaping the Future of the Composite Industry
JEC World 2025 is one of the largest events in the composite industry, taking place from March 4th to 6th in Paris. As the official media partner, Plastech.pl offers its users a chance to get a free ticket for this exceptional event
Neste introduces co-processed renewable Neste RE feedstock for the polymers and chemicals industry
Neste complements its offering of more sustainable feedstock for polymers and chemicals production with co-processed Neste RE, a complementary solution to existing renewable and recycled Neste RE.
Amcor and Kolon Industries partner to pioneer more sustainable polyester materials for packaging
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Kolon Industries Inc., a leading South Korean chemical materials manufacturer.
Biesterfeld and Anomera Inc. launch strategic partnership
Biesterfeld one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredient, has entered into a new partnership with Anomera Inc, a Canadian manufacturer of sustainable cellulose advanced materials.
Sabic opens multi- million-dollar Ultem resin manufacturing facility
Sabic today announced the official launch of its new US$170 (S$220) million Ultem resin manufacturing facility in Singapore, marking the company’s first advanced specialty chemical manufacturing facility.
An outstanding chance for professionals in the plastics and petrochemicals sector at ArabPlast 2025
From January 7–9, 2025, ArabPlast 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates, providing professionals with an unmatched opportunity to network, gain knowledge, and investigate the most recent advancements and trends influencing the sector.
Indorama Ventures collaborates to launch world’s first commercialized PET bottles
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited as part of a supply chain collaboration with Suntory, Eneos Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Iwatani and Neste, will launch the world’s first bio-PET bottle for commercial scale, made from ISCC+ certified bio-paraxylene.
PFAS issues to be covered at Cleveland Expos
The implications of future PFAS regulations are to be addressed during the free-to-attend conferences sessions at the AMI Plastics World Expos in Cleveland, OH on November 13-14.
Sabic teams up with iyris and Napco to create high-tech greenhouse roofing solution
Greenhouse roofing solution uses Sabic linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) from advanced recycling of post-consumer plastics from the company’s Trucircle portfolio.
Syensqo introduces revolutionary extrudable PPS technology
Syensqo has launched Ryton PPS XE-5000NA, the first grade of an innovative extrudable polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) technology set to revolutionize the performance and sustainability of piping materials.
TotalEnergies extends its Polyethylene range
TotalEnergies extends its Polyethylene range with a new Very Low Linear Density Polyethylene grade, enhancing recyclability of stretch hood applications.
Food vacuum system containers use SABIC’s circular PP
Certified circular SABIC PP polypropylene from advanced recycled ocean bound plastic (OBP) helps reduce marine litter and accelerate circularity.
Upscaling of green hydrogen production with specialty plastic Ultrason
BASF’s polyarylethersulfone combines exceptional stability with optimal processing where other materials fail to meet the requirements.
Lanxess to sell Urethane Systems business to UBE Corporation
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess signed a contract to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japanese UBE Corporation.
One year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors
The countdown has begun: precisely one year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors for the global plastics and rubber industry from 8 to 15 October 2025.
Boy exhibits injection moulding solution with Ineos Styrolution’s NAS 30
Ineos Styrolution’s NAS 30 will be processed on a Boy machine at the booth of HNP Mikrosysteme during the Fakuma International Trade Fair in Friedrichshafen (October 19-24, 2024).
Drinking water pressure pipes made from chemically recycled plastic
Borealis is pleased to announce the success of a value chain collaboration to develop a chemically recycled drinking water pressure pipe.